The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) among male patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) symptoms. Ethiology of AAA is known to be common with atherosclerotic arterial diseases (coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease), so the hypothesis is that AAA should be more common among these TIA patients, thus making screening of these patients (for AAA) more cost-efficient.

Study will be carried out as a prospective screening study. Data will be collected in North Karelia Central Hospital within one year. All male patients with TIA symptoms will be recruited for the study and screened for AAA with ultrasound.

Detailed Description

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Study Type ICMJE

Interventional

Study Phase

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Study Design ICMJE

Primary Purpose: Screening

Condition ICMJE

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Intervention ICMJE

Other: Ultrasound of aorta

Study Arms

ultrasound of aorta

Intervention: Other: Ultrasound of aorta

Publications *

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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ICMJE

Completed

Enrollment ICMJE

Not Provided

Completion Date

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Primary Completion Date

June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility Criteria ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

male patient who has had symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient's denial to participate

Female gender

Already diagnosed or treated abdominal aortic aneurysm

Sex/Gender

Sexes Eligible for Study:

Male

Ages

Child, Adult, Senior

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Contacts ICMJE

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